Need help finding an Agricultural Career?
The ACE Virtual Center can help. ACE stands for Agricultural Careers and Entrepreneurship. This Virtual Center is a project of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources strategic initiative group on, "Advancing Innovative, Profitable, and Sustainable Agricultural Production Systems".
This virtual center has been created to provide helpful resources, training, and opportunities for current AGNR students, prospective UMD students, K-12 students, and adult citizens who are interested in pursuing a career in an agricultural field to further advance agricultural systems across Maryland.
Mission Statement
The ACE Center will produce an inventory of agricultural career opportunities, provide job search resources, host virtual training opportunities, and highlight career and entrepreneurship events to those that aspire to farm or be in the agriculture profession.
Who can use the ACE Center?
Current AGNR Students Prospective UMD Students K-12 Students MD Aspiring Farmers Prospective Employers
Upcoming Events
ACE News and Webinar Recordings
NEW! MD Farmer Advice Interview
"Experience agriculture in as many ways as you possibly can, so you can really understand what interests you."
- Tyler Butler, General Manager of Butler's Orchard
NEW! AGNR Featured Alum Interview
"In the last two years, I’ve witnessed the local flower movement grow tremendously. I think it is really cool to play a role in something so big.”
- Lydia Printz, Agricultural Science and Technology: Environmental Horticulture Alum
NEW! Student Spotlight Interview
"The biggest piece of advice I could give is to try out every experience that comes your way."
- Rachael May, Dietetics Major
Contact Information
Do you have any questions or feedback for the ACE Virtual Center? You can contact us through: acecenter@umd.edu